RT @AWF_Official: In Kilombero, Tanzania, @AWF_Official is helping turn community-based conservation into real, sustainable economic oppor….

This afternoon, I joined a timely discussion hosted by @UNDPAfrica BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative team on how public, private, philanthropic, and community actors can co-create solutions that finance nature. The message was clear: no single sector can do this alone. If

As we closed an important week of dialogue and alignment on Africa’s protected area agenda, I had the privilege today of catching up with @OmerNtougou Ndoutoume, Executive Secretary of Gabon’s National Parks Agency. Our conversation built on the momentum of the just-concluded

This weekend, after a week of engaging African leaders on the sidelines of #AMCEN20, we have the extended pleasure of hosting Protected Area Directors from across the continent for a two-day workshop at the @AWF_Official campus in Nairobi. The aim is clear: to chart a shared

We had the pleasure of hosting a meaningful reception last evening alongside African protected area directors and senior government leaders during the African Keystone Protected Areas Partnerships Cocktail in Nairobi, Kenya. In my keynote remarks, I reiterated a message that

In our continued efforts to engage African governments in shaping the African-led conservation agenda and the keystone protected areas initiative, this morning I had the privilege, alongside @AWF_Official Kenya Country Director, @Nancy_Githaiga, of paying a courtesy visit to

The @AWF_Official is proud to embark on a new African-led partnership with the @WaltonFamilyFdn focused on securing Africa’s Keystone Protected Areas. These landscapes are more than strongholds of biodiversity, they are cornerstones of our continent’s ecological integrity,

RT @Eng_F_Ngeno: Today, I held a bilateral meeting with the AWF CEO, Mr. Kaddu Sebunya to discuss their new regional program. Our discussi….

A few weeks back, it was a pleasure to sit down with @SannyNtayombya on @TheLongFormRw for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of conservation in Africa, and why centering people is no longer optional, but essential. During the interview, we discussed how many of

RT @TheLongFormRw: “The lodge (Sabyinyo Silverback lodge) was contributing between $300,000 to half a million dollars annually…the locals s….

RT @TheLongFormRw: “I think I’m still the first African CEO of an international conservation organization… it’s very uncomforting. The work….

Last week, I had the immense joy of meeting the AWF Wall Policy Fellows—young Africans who are not just passionate about conservation, but are actively shaping its future across the continent. Each conversation was a reminder of why our work matters. These brilliant minds are

Last week I had the privilege to join the @bbcworldservice Focus on Africa's @CharlieGitonga to explore one of the most overlooked pillars of our economies—Africa’s natural capital. Our forests, rivers, wetlands, soils, wildlife, and ecosystems provide the foundation for

The @AWF_Official , in collaboration with Cameroon’s Ministry of Forests and Wildlife (MINFOF), recently led a targeted training for eco-guards at Campo Ma’an National Park. Funded by the Foundation for Environment and Development in Cameroon (FEDEC), this initiative addressed

While in Rwanda, I also paid a visit to our community-led horticulture production hub near Volcanoes National Park—a visit that reinforced the value of long-term, locally driven conservation efforts. The greenhouses are impressive—modern, productive, and full of promise. The

This morning, while gorilla trekking through @VolcanoesPark Rwanda, we witnessed a remarkable moment; two mountain gorilla families interacting, with their silverbacks carefully managing the group dynamics. Observing this up close was a privilege, and a powerful reminder of what

Yesterday afternoon, I stopped by to visit our longtime partner, the @SavingGorillas, here in Rwanda. Their team is doing exceptional work supporting the science behind conservation efforts in @VolcanoesPark @visitrwanda_now . At @AWF_Official, we rely heavily on the data and

Still buzzing from an unforgettable trek in @VolcanoesPark @visitrwanda_now, where we came face-to-face with one of Africa’s most elusive gems—the golden monkey. Endemic to the Virunga mountains, these striking primates are as bold as they are beautiful, leaping effortlessly

It is always a privilege to return to @VolcanoesPark, @visitrwanda_now and this time to track golden monkeys with my friends and fellow trustees from the.@Rare_org.Exploring this landscape never loses its wonder. As an African, there’s a quiet power in experiencing the richness

What happens when Africa is not just in the room, but is at the centre of the conversation?. That’s the question we explored at this year's just concluded 2025 Salzburg Global Weekend, and one that shaped every discussion, every exchange, and every step forward. This wasn’t a